a new opportunity for the junior class. online elective courses classes with students from 15...
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OC 21:A New Opportunity for the Junior Class
What is OC 21?Online elective coursesClasses with students from 15 other school districtsCourses begin this springPilot program for five students
Courses Offered in the Spring:Historical Geology and
PaleontologyIntroduction to
AnthropologyLiving in the Cloud and
What My Parents Didn’t Tell Me About the 60s
Mythbusters 101: Science Vs. Frauds, Lies, Hoaxes, and Mistakes
Real Global Solutions for 21st Century Problems
Sports Management, Media, and Marketing
Sustainability: Action for Change
21st Century Literacy: My Digital Life
Why Consider OC 21 Courses :
Courses not available at PVHS
Preparation for college
Field experienceInteraction with
students from other school districts
Earn .5 elective credit
Who is a Good Candidate for OC 21?Any highly motivated studentAn independent workerSomeone who can manage their time well (and has the time outside of the school hours to devote to the course)Someone who is looking for a unique opportunity
If you are interested, you need to write a one page double space essay on “Why you would like to take an OC 21 course”.
Essay must be turned in to the guidance office by Friday, January 10th at 2:00.
If there are more than five students that are interested, only five will be chosen from a lottery system.
Process
Program Requirements
Class begins on February 5, 2014
Mandatory orientation at the BOCES campus from 8-12
Symposium at the end of MayRoutine online participation
Q & A
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